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  Crash closes Hwy. 401 westbound outside Cambridge, Ont.

  Police have shut down a section of Highway 401 westbound between Woodstock and Cambridge after a crash involving a transport truck and an Ontario Ministry of Transportation vehicle.

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  Fifth suspicious fire under investigation in Mount Forest

  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating another suspicious fire in Mount Forest, bringing the total to five fires in five days. 2

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  Six Nations' Brandon Montour flew home for son's birth between playoff games

  Scoring the opening goal of game three of the Stanley Cup finals wasn’t the only celebration Florida Panthers defenceman Brandon Montour was a part of this week. 1

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  Brantford cat litter manufacturer fined nearly $100K

  A manufacturer in Brantford is on the hook for nearly $100,000 after spilling around 200 litres of Clean Burst, a scented product used in its cat litter, violating the Environmental Protection Act.

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  Air quality statement lifted in Waterloo-Wellington

  The special air quality statement in place in Waterloo region and Wellington County since Monday has been lifted. 33

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  Waterloo region and Woodstock police arrest four people, seize drugs, cash, and cars

  A joint investigation between police in Waterloo region and Woodstock has led to the seizure of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of drugs, cash, and cars, as well as four people being arrested.

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  Burping bovine: University of Guelph researchers develop tool to predict how much methane a cow will belch out

  University of Guelph (U of G) researchers have been looking at ways to breed dairy cows that burp out less methane, a harmful greenhouse gas emission contributing to climate change. 1

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  Woman warns Ontario drivers after getting caught up in licence plate cloning scam

  An Ontario woman was surprised to find out her licence plate was duplicated by another driver after multiple Highway 407 bills landed in her mailbox. 2

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  Sports car seized on Hwy. 401 near Cambridge

  A white sports car was seized by police after they say they caught it racing on Hwy. 401 near Cambridge.

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  Vehicle heavily damaged during Norfolk County crash

  A car was heavily damaged during a two-vehicle crash in Norfolk County.

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  SUV smashes into Kitchener LCBO

  Police say no one was seriously hurt when an SUV crashed into the front door of an LCBO in south Kitchener Thursday. 2

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  18-year-old cyclist taken to hospital after crash in Kitchener

  An 18-year-old woman riding a bike was taken to an out-of-region hospital with what police call “possible serious injuries” after a crash involving a sedan in Kitchener. 1

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  Township mayors and region residents discuss amalgamation of Waterloo region

  Two township mayors are speaking out against amalgamation after six Region of Waterloo councillors announced they want to turn the seven separate municipalities in the region into one unified city. 1

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  Fire near Hwy. 401 caught on camera in Kitchener

  A fire near Hwy. 401 in Kitchener caught the eyes of many passing by Wednesday night. 1

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  Fire at Waterloo house displaces 7 people

  Firefighters were called to the house on Laurel Street around noon Thursday. 1

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  No working smoke alarms in fatal Waterloo house fire

  Fire officials have confirmed there were no working smoke alarms at a fatal house fire in Waterloo earlier this week. 2

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  Here’s where the current burn bans are in Waterloo region and surrounding area

  Burn bans are being implemented across southwestern Ontario as hot, dry conditions that have fueled wildfires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec persist.

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  'Hate has no home here': Several Pride banners vandalized in Fergus

  Several Pride banners in Fergus have been taken down after officials found them vandalized over the last few days.

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  Victim transported to hospital after stabbing, 18-year-old man facing charges

  A Hanover, Ont. man is left with potentially life-altering injuries after being stabbed following an overnight argument, police said on Thursday.

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  Miniature village hidden in Ingersoll, Ont. sparks community curiosity

  A hidden village of miniature homes and buildings, nestled along a creek in Ingersoll, has piqued the interest of residents for decades. 1

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  Jamal Murray scores 34 points in NBA Finals as Kitchener cheers him on

  Kitchener is hosting a series of watch parties to cheer on basketball star Jamal Murray as his Denver Nuggets take on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. 5

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  Police looking for Tesla driver after teenager hit crossing street

  Guelph police are looking for the driver of a white Tesla after they say a teenager was hit by a vehicle downtown.

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  Six Region of Waterloo councillors announce support for amalgamation

  One unified city – that’s what six Region of Waterloo councillors say they want when it comes to the future of the region’s municipal governance. 2

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  Habitat for Humanity nears completion of new affordable housing units

  The work never stops at Habitat for Humanity when it comes to building affordable homes for families in Waterloo region. 2

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  Section of Highway 6 reopened following crash

  A section of Highway 6 between Guelph and Fergus was closed due to a collision.

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  Poor air quality in Waterloo region and Guelph will continue into the weekend: Environment Canada

  There's high levels of air pollution in Waterloo region and Wellington County as smoke plumes from wildfires burning in Quebec and northeastern Ontario continue to blow into the region, Environment Canada says. 30

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  OPP turn to Six Nations residence in search for missing Ontario woman

  The search for Amber Ellis, a Hagersville woman reported missing in March 2021, is returning to the community where she was last seen. 1

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  Plan to build tallest towers in Kitchener sees pushback at neighbourhood meeting

  The plan to build what would be the tallest towers in Kitchener came under the scrutiny of those who would be living nearby. 1